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Last sold for $516,000 on Jan 22, 2018

520 MADISON AVE SE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
5
Baths
4,188 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$516,000 · Jan 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,909 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$354,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$331,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$709,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
75
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyB-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49503These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,149
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,306 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,334
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

520 Madison Ave Se measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Kent County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Grand Rapids 49503
  • Older than 80% of homes in Kent County

How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49503.

Living area4,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,354 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1918Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 520 Madison Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHeritage HillGrand Rapids 49503Kent County
Living areabigger than4,188 ft²92% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac76% of homes87% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than192979% of homes66% of homes20% of homes

About 520 Madison Ave Se

When did 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?

520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 22, 2018 for $516,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI has 5 bathrooms, 4,188 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI built?

520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Martin Luther King Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D+; Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (high), rated B-. All sit in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Grand Rapids 49503?

Among the 9,995 homes in Grand Rapids 49503, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,188 ft² against a typical 1,354 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1929 against a typical 1918). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI was $12,909. The county assessed it at $354,700.

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